Spain Travel Deals and Vacation Packages

Again we are in the lleida region of Catalunia. Northern Spain. the region is struggling to get international recognition as a country, which is causing all kinds of pressure on the relations between catalunia and central Government in Madrid,the Catalans would like to become a small european nation and would like too break,away from Spain per se. That said it is a beautiful area. I have more footage of the rest of Spain , for the moment though I will ease off a little, and give it a few weeks before I upload anymore. It all depends on how they are recieved. I have placed a Spanish sountrack on this video, it translates to After you, what?
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I’m going there to study VERY soon!!

I’m probably going to share a flat with someone, but I am arriving a day or so early and might stay in a hostel.

I’ve dreamed of going to Barcelona for a LONG time, and I mean no offense to anyone but I understand that theft is a huge problem over there.

I’m taking my inexpensive guitar with me. I know, I’ll be busy with stuyding, but I *always* find time to practice every day. Still, I worry about it.

I’m also taking my laptop. I didn’t think I was going to be able to afford a laptop, but let’s say I got a good deal.

How do I protect my things from theft? Any advice?

Thanks, if you can help.
Guiri!! You live in Barcelona? No way!! Are you North American? How did you manage? I would kill to go live in Spain. I wonder if you’d mind telling me… how did you do it?

Basically, you will be fine as long as you are careful. Most people who get robbed in Barcelona do not follow simple advice that is applicable to any major city. I have seen people with expensive cameras round their necks on Las Ramblas withdraw large amounts of money from ATM machines, and walk down the street counting it, this is just asking for trouble.

A good list of advice is here: http://www.apartime.com/main-blog/hgkjg-hgkjgv-khgkjg.html

Robert Enke (24 August 1977 10 November 2009[2]) was a German football goalkeeper who last played for Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga.

Early career

Enke started his career in the youth ranks of hometown club Carl Zeiss Jena and worked his way up to the first team during the 199596 season. He made his professional debut on 11 November 1995, against current club Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga. He was given the opportunity after first choice Mario Neumann conceded 14 goals in just three matches, prompting coach Eberhard Vogel to drop him for the youngster Enke. Enke played three games during November 1995, but Neumann was restored to the team after this period and Enke did not appear for the first team again that season.

The goalkeeper actually would never play for the club again as he was snapped up by Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach in Summer 1996. Enke spent his first two seasons here with the club’s U-23 side, playing in the lower leagues and honing his talent.

His chance came on the eve of the 199899 season when the club’s legendary goalkeeper Uwe Kamps suffered an injury and new coach Friedel Rausch gave Enke his big chance to finally make his club debut. His first Bundesliga game came on 15 August 1998 in a 3-0 win over Schalke 04 that put them top of the table. However, this position quickly changed as, despite Enke’s best efforts, the club plummeted to the foot of the league where they remained from October until their eventual relegation (Rainer Bonhof was manager from November onward).

Life abroad

Although Mönchengladbach’s fortunes were on a downward path, Enke’s were not. After his first full season as a professional, he was quickly signed by Benfica of Portugal. The club were then managed by Enke’s countryman Jupp Heynckes, who promptly made him captain. His time in Portugal was a turbulent one, as the club changed manager three times in his three seasons there and suffered their lowest ever league finish (6th) in a trophyless spell, beset by financial difficulties that caused players wages to often be late.

Despite these problems, Enke’s performances here gained him a list of admirers, with clubs like Arsenal,[3] Atletico Madrid[4] and Manchester United chasing him.[5] After contract talks with Benfica stalled, Enke took up the offer of Spanish giants FC Barcelona and moved on a free transfer in June 2002 on a three-year deal.[6]

Life at the Nou Camp proved tough for Enke – he later labelled the goalkeeper’s spot at Barca as the “most difficult goalkeeping position in Europe”[7] as he ended up playing second choice to Roberto Bonano. His debut set the mark, as the club were humiliatingly knocked out of the Spanish Cup by third flight Novelda CF at the first hurdle on 11 September 2002 and was criticised by teammate Frank de Boer for his part in their exit.[8] His brief taste of La Liga came in a 20 minute appearance as a substitute in a 22 draw at Osasuna on 2 March 2003. He did manage to sample some European action during his spell though as he made two UEFA Champions League appearances, against FC Bruges and Galatasaray in the group stage.

The following season, as Frank Rijkaard replaced Louis van Gaal as coach, Enke was loaned out to Turkish side Fenerbahçe then managed by German coach Christoph Daum as part of the deal that saw Rüştü Reçber move to the Spanish club. However, his career continued to stall as he managed to play just a solitary game there, a traumatic 03 defeat to Istanbulspor on 10 August 2003. His own fans pelted him with firelighters and bottles during the game, blaming him for this bitter defeat. These scenes caused Enke to immediately quit the club and his planned one-year loan and return to Spain.

After a four month spell back at FC Barcelona, but outside the first team squad, Enke dropped down to the Spanish Segunda División when he was loaned to CD Tenerife in January 2004 for the remainder of the season. Here, he enjoyed an upturn, performing strongly and winning acclaim from the fans and other clubs.

Bundesliga return

Following his return to form at CD Tenerife, Enke returned to his homeland with Bundesliga side Hannover 96 in July 2004 on a free transfer in an initial two year deal. His career enjoyed its greatest success and stability, as he became firmly established as the club’s first choice and was voted the best goalkeeper in the league by his fellow professionals in kicker magazine.

Such form caused Enke to be linked with moves to larger clubs, particularly VfB Stuttgart. In December 2006, however, he ended this speculation by signing a contract extension with Hannover 96 until the end of the 200910 season.[9] He was elected team captain by his teammates for the 200708 season.[10] After his serious injury in autumn 2008, Enke returned into the team on the first match after the winter break on 31 January 2009.

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We are going with a friend of mine who has never traveled to we are going to London for 5 days, Paris 4 and Rome for 7-9 days (we are not sure how long in Rome yet.) We have discussed going to Barcelona or Athens. My mom wants Barcelona because she wants to lay on a beach or something but my friend and I want to see the sights of Greece. Is it difficult and expensive to go to Athens and what is the easiest way? (this would make it a deal breaker). what is the best way to go to Barcelona. As a matter of fact what is the order we should see the cities? we plan on going aug1-27 so we can play with our days any way that we want. (my dad said he heard that it was not that safe in Greece..is this true?) all in all we have planned about 3400$ each for the trip. Is this enough? I have gone before but my parents expect me to pay for half since we are helping my friend pay part of his trip. are any countries less safe for teenagers to walk freely around 16ys old. anything else you want to tell.

If you’re going to Barcelona instead of Athens; the order of the the cities visited should be London, Paris, Barcelona and Rome. You could also make it London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona but there are more flights to more US cities from Rome than Barcelona (assuming, you’ll fly home to the US after you’ve visited the last city on the list).

On the other hand, if you’re going to Athens instead of Barcelona ; the order of the the cities visited could be London, Paris, Rome and Athens . Most people fly from Rome to Athens rather than use ground transportation. You can get a one-way ticket on Aegean Airlines for just $ 127 one way.

The amount you’ve budgeted, $3400 per person, seems quite adequate, especially as you and your friend will most likely share a room. As for safety, Greece used to be considered less safe than Spain. However, after the Madrid train bombing in 2004 and before that, the 1987 supermarket bombing in Barcelona (24 killed); safety has become a relative term. You need to be careful wherever you are, even at home in the US.

The summer sun makes this a great time for a getaway by the water. Here are three outstanding resort deals that have been researched and professionally checked by our Test Booking Center™ in Chicago.

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I know we are going to need to rooms because we are a family of 5 but if anyone can find a room that fits 5 people, that would be great. We need a hotel that has air conditioning and laundry.

Ok, head over to http://www.resideo.com/es/barcelona and click the "Check Availability" button. Choose your dates, select the adults/children, then submit the form.

The results are first sorted by distance from the city center — so, check out the results, view pics, & book online.

Good luck, and have fun!

We leave Dec, 20th 2007 round trip. Any great student travel agencies or student deals out there?

I think you could try for tikitravel.com. They have travel packages for students, but I’m not sure if it’s a group thing.

You could also try cheaptickets.com. Or even any of the major airlines have deals especially towards the end of each month. If you buy your ticket before a particular date, you save ‘x’ amount of dollars, the only restriction being that you have to use said ticket by a certain date.

If you are feeling confident, you could buy a one-way ticket. Generally speaking, a one-way fare is cheaper than round trip; but you have to consider the fact that you are travelling internationally, so the taxes might add up. Check with American Airlines or Delta. They may have price breaks oon student fares, or can refer you to a smaller airline with connecting flights that may run a bit more cost effectively.

Good luck!

I’m planning on traveling to Barcelona with 2 of my friends in August for a week or less. We are all under 18 and think it would be cheaper to join a package deal, or youth holiday package.
Any ideas or suggestions if there is such a thing? Is it even worth it, or should be book everything separately?
What things are there to do if you are under 18 in Barcelona?

I’ve not come across youth hostel packages, you don’t say where you’re travelling from, but if the UK fly on one of the budget airlines and stay in one of the many hostels in the city.

Hostels located in Las Ramblas and Barri Gòtic abound and they are ideal for getting to know the old part of the city, while within easy reach of the bars and restaurants in Barcelona’s hip El Born district.

This week’s vacation deal from Montreal includes…
3 star H10 Europa Park Hotel in Barcelona, Spain — 7 nights air & hotel with 2 meals and transfers departing July 19 for only $970 + tax

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